WHAT'S NEXT? I am already here in the US through K1 visa.

[-i-s-l-e-b-a-b- 0]

Hi everybody!

I am a Filipina and I am already here in the USA. I arrived here on June 10, 2009. We actually hired an attorney because my fiancee wanted it since he's working, though I really didn't want to cos I know that most of the visa filers prefer to just do it themselves in order to save money and it's not that really difficult. And besides, I believe that this website is very useful and that there are many members here who are knowledgeable enough to give advices.

Anyway, my question is what should I file now after our wedding? What are the papers that I will need and where will I go? I told my fiancee that I will try to gather data first because as much as possible, I don't want him to hire an attorney to spend money for their service. I prefer to keep the money and buy ice cream and cake for us!

I hope that you can help us. We are located here in Phoenix Arizona, USA. Our wedding will be this Aug. 7 in Iowa because most of my fiancee's family, relatives and friends are there.

Thank you dear members... I am hoping for a very tasty ice cream and cake soon!

God bless to all!

[Hell0W0rld 10]

read the guides for Adjustment of Status

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1k3aos

[-i-s-l-e-b-a-b- 0]

Tnx HelloWorld08 for directing me to that site...

read the guides for Adjustment of Status

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1k3aos

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

Moving to AOS from Family Based Visas forum as OP has entered the US on a K1 visa.

[RDDIXON 0]

Get your SSN after your wedding, don't wait for the expiration of your I-94 to get your SSN.

[-i-s-l-e-b-a-b- 0]

Moving to AOS from Family Based Visas forum as OP has entered the US on a K1 visa.

I'm sorry but I don't understand what's the meaning of this one above.

SSN stands for Social Security Number right? Is it right that I could only get that SSN after filing the AOS?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Moving to AOS from Family Based Visas forum as OP has entered the US on a K1 visa.

I'm sorry but I don't understand what's the meaning of this one above.

Your post was moved to the correct forum.

SSN stands for Social Security Number right? Is it right that I could only get that SSN after filing the AOS?

Yes, SSN stands for that. No - you can get the SSN now - go to your local SS office and apply.

[-i-s-l-e-b-a-b- 0]

Thank you all for the reply..

I have another question..

Since we hired an attorney before, he's offering us these services below:

adjustment of status, removal of conditions as well as naturalization cases

My question is, are removal of conditions and naturalization not included when we applied for AOS?

Thank you so much to those well-experienced members here. I appreciate your replies a lot...

[wasabi 4]

Thank you all for the reply..

I have another question..

Since we hired an attorney before, he's offering us these services below:

adjustment of status, removal of conditions as well as naturalization cases

My question is, are removal of conditions and naturalization not included when we applied for AOS?

Thank you so much to those well-experienced members here. I appreciate your replies a lot...

If you are married less then 2 years your green card has a condition that it must be renewed in 2 years. If you are still married after 2 years this condition is removed and it becomes a 10 year green card.

Naturalization is the process of becoming a US citizen. It is optional and an entirely different process

I don't believe either is part of AOS.

[flutter95 4]

Thank you all for the reply..

I have another question..

Since we hired an attorney before, he's offering us these services below:

adjustment of status, removal of conditions as well as naturalization cases

My question is, are removal of conditions and naturalization not included when we applied for AOS?

Thank you so much to those well-experienced members here. I appreciate your replies a lot...

Please read the guides on this website about AOS, removing conditions and naturalization. Your next step is to get your SSN which you can do now, get married and file for AOS (The guides on this site explain the process and provides step by step instructions so you should be set to go with those). AOS is 'adjustment of status" in which you will go from a K1 to having a permenant resident card (green card). When you file the AOS you can also file an EAD (employment authorization document) and AP (advanced parole) which enables you to work ( The EAD) and travel out of the US (AP) before youre green card is approved. THe EAD and the AP are optional and depends on your personal situation and finances (as it costs more than just the AOS fees). Since you are K1 you will get your green card (usually) before two years of marriage, which means you will have a conditional green card which is valid for two years from being issued.

90 days before the green card expires, you will apply with your husband to remove the conditions on your greencard which will have the outcome of a new 10 year card.

If you wish to, on or after the third aniversary of your first green card you can apply to naturalize (become a US citizen) which is optional and is a personal choice. Please read the guides for more information about everything! Good luck.

Hope this helped!

[JosMeg12 0]

I just have a quick question and I appreciate everyone for reading..

After we get married while we are applying for AOS, say the processing times are longer than the 3 months we get to marry...Does my Fiancee have to leave the US? Or can he stay here while the case is pending? Thank You all for your time.

[flutter95 4]

I just have a quick question and I appreciate everyone for reading..

After we get married while we are applying for AOS, say the processing times are longer than the 3 months we get to marry...Does my Fiancee have to leave the US? Or can he stay here while the case is pending? Thank You all for your time.

Your fiance would come to the US and you would get married within 90 days from entry and then adjust status. Processing times vary from then on. Your fiance DOES NOT leave the country at this time. When you apply for AOS you can also apply for an EAD (employmeny authorization) and AP (advanced parole to be able to re enter the US after international travel). EAD and AP are an extra cost and are optional. You two would then reside in the US until an interview for the AOS happens or you are approved from the service center at which point he will recieve his GC. Hopefully this helped - read the guides for more info.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

You can apply for EAD (work permit) and AP (travel permit) at no extra cost if filed with an AOS application. The fee is $1010 and covers all three applications. The fee for AOS alone is $1010, so you might as well apply for all three.

[flutter95 4]

You can apply for EAD (work permit) and AP (travel permit) at no extra cost if filed with an AOS application. The fee is $1010 and covers all three applications. The fee for AOS alone is $1010, so you might as well apply for all three.

oh oops my bad was late last night!